1. Embrace the great outdoors

Luke says coronavirus containment measures provide an excellent opportunity to step outside and enjoy fresh air when you exercise – while still staying at least 1.5m away from anyone.

“Australia has countless beaches, parks, national parks, reserves – they’re all spaces with so much area that you will be able to have that beautiful personal space to do exercise,” Luke says.

Think cardio workouts, whether walking, riding your bike or running.

“When it comes to pushing yourself a little bit further maybe run up some hills, or do beach sand sprints, which can really elevate the heart rate,” Luke says.

“It’s all about doing something different to get results you may not have had before.”

2. Reconnect with your furry friends

If you have to give your two-legged training buddies a spell for now, your canine pals will be more than happy to step up to the plate.

“For so long we’ve been forced to go to work and leave our animals behind – probably bored out of their mind – this is the best time to reconnect and be active with your pet,” Luke says.

“Take the dog for a walk. Get them involved in frisbee or throw the ball.

“This type of incidental exercise is not only good for the body, but at a time when the media cycle is quite daunting to watch, it’s so good for the mind to get out and switch off.”

3. Make your home your makeshift gym

Right now our homes are no longer just a place to relax at the end of each day.

Instead, living spaces have quickly become home offices and remote classrooms – and Luke says this can easily extend to home gym.

“There’s so much exercise that can be done in the house or on a balcony or patio,” he says.

“The best weight, beyond any dumbbell or barbell, is our own body weight – it’s the best tool and we’re carrying it around all day.

“Or pick up those old bricks you never got around to using – whatever bits and pieces you might have lying around you can use to hold something heavy and squat.”

4. Just get moving, any way you can

Luke says regardless of which exercise you choose, the most important thing is to just move and do it often.

“Moving every day is the key,” he says. “It doesn’t have to be high intensity, but through a time like this moving every day is going to be fantastic for your mood, your immunity, and make you feel good.”

Online fitness programs and apps to try at home during self-isolation

Centr (online): Get a taste of Chris Hemsworth’s fitness and healthy eating program with a free six-week trial.

Sam Wood (Facebook): Live at-home workouts at 9am each day via Facebook. Kid-friendly workouts are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

PopSugar Fitness (YouTube): A library of fitness classes ranging from boxing to HIIT, cardio, abs and more. With sessions ranging from 10 minutes to an hour, you can easily fit them into your daily schedule.

The Body Coach (YouTube): ‘PE with Joe’ sessions for kids are streaming daily, plus a library of workout videos for both adults and kids.

HASfit (YouTube): A series of workout videos, from prenatal to cardio, muscle building, low impact, kickboxing and some designed specifically for seniors. It also features a playlist for workouts by body part.